User:Chicago Showtime

ShowTime (a/k/a Wesley Wren) has seamlessly transitioned from being a hit sensation in the halls of Parkland College to the streets of Chicago. With his debut single “Booty Dum Dum,” ShowTime is ready to unveil his talent for creating timeless club bangers, original writing, silky, yet playful flow and energetic personality. The 20 year-old’s artistic abilities emerged in his seventh grade music class. After realizing that his short stature would not permit him to pursue his first love, basketball, he committed to the arts of music, writing, performing and singing. Drawing from the inspirations of Tupac Shakur, Biggie Smalls and Jay Z, ShowTime began using music as his vehicle to showcase his uniqueness. Quickly, ShowTime realized that the keys to his success would be to use his relatable lyrics and memorable beats to connect with people of all ages. His first break came when former WPWX – FM (Power 92) personality Chi Blizz, who recognized his talent and introduced him to veteran producer, Butter Pro. ShowTime and Butter Pro were able to combine talents and create the single, “Booty Dum Dum.” Within weeks, the song became an instant favorite and has generated more than 12 million MySpace plays, thousands of YouTube views and a large amount of radio play on three of Chicago’s top radio stations. ShowTime’s buzz as the next great Hip-Hop star grabbed the attention of music industry veteran Shorty Capone, who is responsible for discovering Chicago’s Crucial Conflict and Lupe Fiasco. Shortly after a January 2009 meeting, ShowTime was signed to LakeShore Entertainment Group. With the success of “Booty Dum Dum,” ShowTime is ready to continue to grow as an artist. When not in the classroom, ShowTime is in the studio with Butter Pro’s Pro Soul Productions working on his follow-up singles and to-be-titled debut album.